Turkish 3-Ingredient Flour Cookies

Known as unlu kurabiye in Turkish, these cookies are simple and delicious. Although similar to shortbread, these flour cookies are made with oil instead of butter, giving them a lighter mouthfeel. They're not too sweet, with a velvety outside and a tender crumb inside. Unlu kurabiye are sold in almost every bakery in Turkey and go really well with a cup of Turkish tea. While the cookies often contain ingredients like vanilla, salt and other flavorings, I like the three-ingredient version best: It’s very simple, and most of us already have these ingredients on hand. In Turkey, they’re typically made with a neutral oil known as sıvı yağ, which translates simply as "liquid oil." I’ve found the recipe works with a variety of oils (grapeseed, vegetable, canola, etc.) but I particularly like it with avocado or light olive oil. A bonus with these cookies: Since they’re made with oil (no dairy or eggs), they store particularly well, and they’re perfect for gifting.